A pregnancy massage can help relieve some of these symptoms along with other benefits for the parent-to-be.Pain Relief: As the abdomen grows outward, posture changes to realign the centre of gravity over the hips. For some people, the stress on the joints and muscles results in low back, pelvic, neck, shoulder, or sciatic nerve pain. Professional prenatal massage therapy can relieve these aches. Research shows it is effective for leg and back pain during pregnancy.Reduced Swelling: Some swelling, or oedema, is also normal during pregnancy. The fluid build-up tends to be more pronounced in the legs, ankles, and feet because the growing uterus puts pressure on the veins in the legs. Massage may help to reduce fluid build-up.Better Sleep: Difficulty sleeping is common during all stages of pregnancy, thanks to physical discomfort as well as stress and anxiety. Massage may help improve sleep quality and insomnia during pregnancy.Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Prenatal massage is also used to boost mood and enhance overall well-being.

These medical texts refer to the need for the mental, spiritual, and physical preparations for the mother to be. The technique of this therapy is to position the client so that they are not lying face down, on their stomach, and that the pressure of the movements does not add undue pressure to the joints and ligaments. This is done to help relieve the client’s aches, pains, and inflammation.

The origins of Pregnancy Massage really date back to the beginning of the recorded use of Massage. The 3000-year-old discipline of Ayurvedic Medicine has ancient texts with instructions about Massaging Pregnant Women with oils during and after Pregnancy. Sculptures of Eskimo Women show that Massage was applied during Labour. References to prenatal massage can be found in ancient Ayurvedic medical texts. These medical texts refer to the need for the mental, spiritual, and physical preparations for the mother to be.
Pregnancy massage is the prenatal use of massage therapy to support the physiologic, structural, and emotional well-being of both mother and foetus. Pregnancy massage is designed for those who are pregnant. The technique of this therapy is to position the client so that they are not lying face down, on their stomach, and that the pressure of the movements does not add undue pressure to the joints and ligaments. While every pregnancy is unique, the changes to the body as a baby grows often cause discomfort.

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